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Concept art Community

Art station- Digital art online community
ConceptArt- Digial art online community
CgSociety- Digital art onine community
Conceptartworld - a very cool website that featured the work of various professional concept artist.
Cgchannel- Online community for entertainment artists.
Io9- Concept art news.

Education

Art Center College of Design- Private concept design school in Pasadena, California.
Otis- Private concept design school in Torrance, California.
Gnomon- Professional 3d training in Hollywood.
Lynda - Online subscription to learn softwares at your own pace.
Eat3D - Offer training videos for 3d softwares.
Digital Tutorial- Free online tutorial.
StanWinston School- Private school for character art.
Schoolism- Online classes. They offer two formats: Self taught and Personalized video feedback.
CGMA- Online classes.
Feng Zhu school of design- Private concept design school in Singapore.
RedEngine- Supplemental concept art education in Los Angeles.
Concept Design Academy-Supplemental concept education in Pasadena, California.
KazoneArt- Supplemental concept art education in Irvine, California.
The Rydan Workshop - Online classes.
Drawing Tutorials Online- The name said it all.
The Art Department - Hybrid approach: Online and Workshop
Cgworkshop- Hybrid approach: Online and Workshop

Publication

Cinefx- Special effects and computer graphic magazine
ImagineFX- Fantasy and sci-fi digital art magazine


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